Kim Kardashian poses nude for 'W' art issue

Kim Kardashian has said she was sorry she posed for Playboy. But she doesn't appear to have any problem baring all and dipped in silver paint for W in the name of art -- "the art of reality TV." Some highlights from the interview:

On her public perception: "I'm not a drinker, and when I'm up on the table dancing, it's for the picture. Then I sit right back down. I play into the perception of me, but it's not really me. And the show reveals that."

On what Keeping Up With The Kardashians has done for her self-confidence: "I used to think, I have to be this or that or skinny, and now, because of the show, everyone is embracing just me, which has given me such a confidence. Now, I'm like, 'Why did I ever give that feeling the time of day?' I'm so mature now. I'm a grown-up version of myself."

On tabloid rumors: "I've learned to ignore everything. In the beginning I thought I was too sensitive for this. I'd Google myself and it would freak me out. Now I could care less if they say I'm pregnant with twins by my brother."

On her wedding to music producer to Damon Thomas: "For my wedding, I wore black leather pants, a black leather top, and Prada wedges. No Flowers. And no family. It was so bizarre. I was a different person then—as I said, I always wanted to be a housewife, and I wanted to have kids at a young age. I was insecure and dependent, really the opposite of who I am today."

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